Amanda Moore is a writer, attorney and book reviewer. She attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish. She received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. In 2015, Amanda’s short story, “The Corner Man,” received the highest award in a statewide short story competition sponsored by the Texas Bar Journal. Her short story, “Reflections,” was published by Akashic Books (Austin Noir) in 2023. Amanda is a contributor for Diverse Voices Book Review where she has interviewed fiction and nonfiction authors. Amanda has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Writers’ League of Texas. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Book Festival.